anticipation and awareness Flashcards

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1
Q

What does staying well back behind a large vehicle help?

A

To see the road ahead more clearly

the driver to see in their mirrors your car

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2
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If dual carriageway isn’t wide enough?

A

Before turning right make sure that the central reservation is wide enough, if it isn’t treat itnas one and check its clear in both directions before emerging

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3
Q

What should you do in an emergency stop?

A

Both hands on wheel

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4
Q

If you are tired on a motorway what should you do?

A

Ensure you have a supply of fresh air
leave at the next exit, find a safe place to stop and rest
don’t drive continuously for more than 2 hours

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5
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What can you do after you’ve parked in a safe place to receive calls?

A

make calls
retrieve messages
send/receiee

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Q

What might passengers do to disrtatc you?

A
Arguing with passnegers
playing loud music/ headphones
objects hanging in a car
looking at a map
using hands free kit
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Before using any navigation system what should you do?

A

Stop in a safe place, turn into a side road

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8
Q

What is a blind spot?

A

Cant be seen in a drivers normal field of vision; looking forward when using the mirrors

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9
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What lines help drivers slow down ?

A

painted at intervals across the road to reduce their speed, sometimes are red
used when there is a reduced speed limit
when approaching a roundabout or other hazards

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